A.R. Rahman: ‘Who are men to empower women?’
The Hindu
Ahead of Expo 2020 Dubai, the composer-filmmaker talks to us about mentoring the Firdaus Women’s Orchestra, bringing harmony through collaboration, and more
A.R. Rahman doesn’t stop working. Among a slew of upcoming projects such as Cobra, Atrangi Re, Ayalaan, Heropanti 2 and Ponniyin Selvan, the composer has also collaborated with Expo 2020 Dubai to conceptualise a state-of-the-art music recording studio in the UAE, and pioneer an all-women ensemble of musicians: The Firdaus Women’s Orchestra.
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The ambitious initiative brings together 50 talented women musicians from across the UAE and wider MENA region to create a unique musical project, mentored by Rahman. The Oscar winner, whose recent releases include 99 Songs and Mimi, will also be part of concerts with the orchestra at Expo 2020 Dubai, during which his compositions will be featured on stage as well.
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